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Dave Heeke (born October 8, 1963) is a former American university sports administrator who last served as athletic director at the University of Arizona.[1]
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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 8, 1963 East Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Albion College |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1988–2006 | Oregon (assistant athletics director) |
| 2006–2017 | Central Michigan |
| 2017–2024 | Arizona |
Heeke earned a bachelor's degree in 1985 from Albion College, where he was a member of the club hockey team and co-captain of the baseball team, then earning a master's degree from Ohio State University in 1987.[2]
Heeke served 18 years at the University of Oregon, initially holding a role boosting the program's support in Portland.[3][4] He became athletics director of Central Michigan University on January 16, 2006, and served 11 years in the role.[2] Heeke then became director of athletics at the University of Arizona on April 1, 2017.[4][5] His five-year contract began with a $500,000 annual salary plus incentives, escalating annually.[6] He received a new contract which extended his run as school athletic director through the 2024-25 season[7] but was replaced on February 2, 2024 by former Wildcats Softball coach Mike Candrea,[8] who served as interim athletic director until the hiring of Desireé Reed-Francois which was announced on February 19, 2024.[9]
Hires while at Arizona:
- Augie Busch, Arizona Swimming and Diving[10]
- John Court, Arizona Gymnastics[11]
- Ryan Stotland, Arizona Women's Tennis[12]
- Jedd Fisch, Arizona Football[13]
- Tommy Lloyd, Arizona Basketball[14]
- Caitlin Lowe, Arizona Softball[15]
- Bernard Lagat, Arizona Cross Country[16]
- Becca Moros, Arizona Women's Soccer[17]
- Chip Hale, Arizona Baseball[18]
- Wes Johnson, Arizona Triathlon[19]
- Charita Stubbs, Arizona Volleyball[20]
- Brent Brennan, Arizona Football[21]
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Heeke and his wife, Liz, are parents to three boys, Ryan, Max and Zach.[2]
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